Somaliland eyes Djibouti model of leasing out bases in bid to gain recognition
Somaliland leverages strategic Berbera Port and coastal access to gain recognition from international community in a similar model to Djibouti
Assessment
Somaliland is trying to turn geography into diplomacy. By offering military basing rights at Berbera Port, it hopes to replicate Djibouti's success in attracting foreign powers and converting that leverage into formal recognition. The strategy is clear but the outcome is uncertain. Watch whether any major power takes the bait and opens a base there.